Senior Software Engineer (CDP)

Xsolla; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming technology company in Montreal is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer. This role involves designing and building backend services, working with Go and Kafka, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in backend development, a strong understanding of microservices, and familiarity with container orchestration tools. This position offers the opportunity to be part of innovative projects in the gaming sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience in Go or a similar language.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka or equivalent streaming platforms.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-based communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that power core products.
• Develop event-driven systems using Go and Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Backend development in Go

Microservices architecture

Distributed systems

Event-driven systems

Kafka or streaming platforms

Container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Observability and performance optimization

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

ABOUT US

At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.

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ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and building distributed systems that scale. You’re someone who’s comfortable working with Go, embraces microservices architecture, and understands how to build robust, event-driven systems used by millions of users.

You have experience working in containerized environments, designing resilient services, and contributing to system design and infrastructure decisions. You take ownership of your code from design to deployment, and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, production-ready solutions.

If you’re passionate about building backend systems that are scalable, observable, and fault-tolerant, and you’re excited by the idea of powering innovative products at the intersection of games, commerce, and data, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that power core products and platforms.
• Develop event-driven systems using Go, Kafka, and Temporal (or similar orchestration tools).
• Build scalable microservices in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Drive architecture decisions that improve performance, resiliency, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Own your code in production, monitor, debug, and continuously improve service performance and reliability.
• Write automated tests and follow CI/CD best practices to ensure high-quality deployments.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of backend development experience in Go or a similar language.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka or equivalent streaming platforms.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-based communication.
• Experience working with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal, Cadence, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Solid understanding of observability, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues, analyze system behavior, and drive resolution.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with ClickHouse, Postgres, or other analytical/OLAP/OLTP databases.
• Background in gaming, payments, or commerce systems.
• Prior experience working on internal platforms or developer-facing tools.

The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

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